As EA gets closer to the launch of free-to-play battle royale mode Battlefield: RedSec later today, lead producer David Sirland has taken to social media to allay fears that players might have about the strength of vehicles in the mode. When asked by a fan about whether the battle royale mode will be “ruined by vehicles” if you can’t find an appropriate counter-measure like an RPG, Sirland said that there are also other ways to take on vehicles.
“There are ways to handle it outside of that,” wrote Sirland in a cryptic social media post. “But you’ll see.” While Sirland didn’t really reveal any more details about what these “ways” might be, the clear implication is that vehicles will likely not be as strong in Battlefield: RedSec as they are in the core multiplayer game modes of Battlefield 6.
Interestingly, the strength of vehicles was one of the main subjects that Battlefield Studios had touched on in its large post about its plans for Season 1 of Battlefield 6, which also provided an update to the state of the battle royale mode. Referring to the testing it had conducted for the battle royale mode with Battlefield Labs, the developers said that helicopters and combat vehicles had been adjusted for balance to ensure that they don’t end up being mandatory requirements for winning, while still making sure that they were powerful.
“We’ve adjusted the balance for helicopters and combat vehicles to keep them as powerful tools showing off Battlefield’s core DNA, without making them necessary to survive or win the late game,” wrote the company. “This includes significant adjustments to the heli countermeasures and ammo economy.”
It is worth noting that Battlefield Studios hadn’t officially confirmed a release date for the battle royale mode at the time. Rather, that happened earlier this week after a short-lived rumour leaked the fact that it will be called Battlefield: RedSec just a couple of hours before. The title, short for Redacted Sector, was announced to be coming out at around the same time as the first season of Battlefield 6 will be kicked off.
Battlefield: RedSec will have players join a special map made especially for the mode that will pit 25 squads of four players against each other. One of the biggest features that will set Battlefield: RedSec apart from its contemporaries will be the presence of combat vehicles. While there are vehicles in games like PUBG, they tend to be available purely as a mode of transport, and don’t tend to offer much in the way of offensive capabilities.
Considering the fact that Battlefield: RedSec also serves as something of a successor to Battlefield 5’s Firestorm, it might also bring over the deadlier encroaching ring from the title. For context, Firestorm’s constantly-enclosing ring instantly kills players rather than simply doing damage to them over time. This means that players aren’t able to weave in and out of the rings during prolonged engagements against other players.
While EA and Battlefield Studios haven’t confirmed the platforms for Battlefield: RedSec, it will likely come to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
It’s exciting to hear that Battlefield: RedSec will offer more diverse ways to engage with vehicles! The shift towards a free-to-play model sounds promising and could bring in a lot of new players. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
Absolutely! It’s great to see the developers focusing on variety in gameplay. I think introducing non-RPG options will really enhance the strategic elements of battles, making each encounter feel fresh and dynamic.
That’s a valid point! Variety can really enhance the player experience. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance these new combat options with existing gameplay mechanics, especially in a battle royale setting.
I completely agree! Introducing more non-RPG ways to engage with vehicles could really shake up the gameplay. It’ll be exciting to see how these changes impact tactics and team strategies in the battle royale mode!
gameplay dynamics. It might also encourage players to experiment with different strategies and teamwork. I’m excited to see how these new mechanics will impact the overall experience!
Absolutely! The introduction of more non-RPG ways to engage with vehicles could really shake up the gameplay. It might lead to some interesting team compositions and tactics that we haven’t seen before. I’m excited to see how players adapt and innovate with these new mechanics!
gameplay dynamics. It’ll be interesting to see how these new mechanics impact team strategies and vehicle balance. I’m looking forward to trying out different tactics in the new mode!